We can all make a change. Together, we’re a union that can work to make things better, on campus and beyond. UCL is yours, so it should be what you want it to be. We’re led by students. That means you’re in charge.

We’re here to make you feel at home. All of our spaces are your spaces. We’re transforming our bars, cafes, fitness and study areas to create the places to make friends and relax. And as a not-for-profit charity, we put anything we earn into making the union better for you.

Driven by drama, sport, art or politics? Students’ Union UCL offers all sorts of ways to discover something that will become a part of who you are. Get up on stage. Be creative. Lead a movement. Push yourself further than you imagined.

University is a big, exciting place. But life isn’t always easy. We’re here to give you support when you need us, care about the things you care about, and fight for you when need someone in your corner. Our job is to make sure you feel supported every day.

Criteria for Applicants

Hugo Fleming; Modern Pentathlon

Hi, I’m Hugo and I’m a first-year PhD student on the Wellcome Neuroscience PhD programme, specifically researching the neuroscience of mental health. I actually compete in two different sports – my priority at the moment is athletics, in which I run the 800m, but I also compete in Modern Pentathlon, and in fact it was through pentathlon that I first got started in competitive sport.

We have more than 60 membership based sports clubs that make up Team UCL. Maybe you’re a swimmer, maybe you want to try your hand at Baseball or maybe you want to carry on Netball from your school days. You name it, we’ve got it. And if we don’t have it? Start it!

Phyllida Britton; Swimming

I’m Phyllida and I am a second year Chemist. I started swimming competitively when I was 9 years old and now I train at Ealing swimming club where I train 20 hours a week. I tend to focus on Freestyle- typically 400 and 800m.

Debbie Alawode; Weightlifting.

My name’s Deborah Alawode, I’m a 2nd Year Medical Student and I’ve been weightlifting for around 3 and a half years. My weightlifting career began after my coach did a 6-week taster course at my High School. At the end of the course, he asked if I’d consider training regularly at his club just down the road from my school. Since I thoroughly enjoyed the course, I decided to take him up on his offer.

On Wednesday Team UCL Men’s Table Tennis 1st were confirmed Winners of the BUCS Premier South Division, a feat that hasn’t been achieved for many years across all sports clubs and is the first time in the clubs history they have won the highest ranked division.

High-Performance Programme

Team UCL High-Performance Programme is based within the Students Union on 15 Gordon St, we have a clear objective to become the best university for sport in London within the next 3 years. This objective is backed by Students’ Union UCL’s 2018-2021 strategy ‘125 and Beyond’. To help achieve this accolade the union have invested in performance support including strength and conditioning, physiotherapy and facilities to improve our competition performance and athlete experience.

Above all, we want the Students’ Union to be inclusive. We want to know that we are truly open to everyone and have opportunities that can be accessed by all students, not matter who you are, where you come from or what you enjoy. That’s why we are hugely proud to have been awarded the British University and College Sport (BUCS) Take a Stand award for inclusivity in sport.

Pride in Sport

Being active can be a great way to make friends and build confidence. And there’s no place on that pitch for discrimination.

Alexander Post; Rugby

Age: 22

Course: 3rd year Natural Scientist

Elite Athlete Sport: Rugby

Position: Hooker

My rugby career began at the age of 7 in my hometown of Hong Kong (HK). At the age of 13 I boarded at Harrow school in the UK, exposing me to a highly professional set up and I was able to learn first-hand from more senior students who are now competing at the very highest level. These include England Internationals Billy Vunipola and Maro Itoje.